Sky Lark House: Monthly Unboxing 426

The purpose of the “Sky Lark House: Monthly Unboxing” post is to highlight some of the more popular posts shared during the previous month. We are unboxing all the DIYs, vintage items, antiques, furniture makeovers and crafts shared during the previous month. Basically, I am “unpacking” information shared within the last 30 or so days.

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So, let’s get started!

Sky Lark House Monthly Unboxing

The Upstate Update

Whenever someone asks me my favorite time of year in upstate New York, I always respond with “Any time between May and October”. Truly those months are wonderful. Spring, summer and fall all occur in those 6 months. Each month brings something new. I look forward to the parade of blooming flowers, beautiful sunsets, early sunrises, vast array of birds, and spending time outside.

With the arrival of April, we are only 4 short weeks away from the best 6 months of the year!

Now, let’s take a look at this month’s unboxing.

Collecting Vintage Easter Candy Containers

Bringing out my collection of vintage Easter candy containers is one of my favorite spring traditions. In this updated post on collecting Vintage Easter candy containers, I share all the tips and tricks for finding and identifying these collectibles.

Making Antique Inspired Paper Mache Eggs

The only thing better than collecting vintage Easter candy containers is making your own! Here is a tutorial on how to make antique inspired paper mache eggs.

Cottagecore Inspired Rabbit Magnets

These cottagecore inspired clay rabbit magnets were so much fun to make! Dress up your refrigerator for spring!

Stamped Bags for Spring

Finally, these hand stamped bags for spring are an easy way to customize party favors or small gifts for celebratory occasions.

In related news

Here are some links and information I found from around the web.

• Coco has a great tutorial on how to make charming DIY Robbin’s eggs.
• These 10 Scandinavian spring home tours are inspiring.
• I could not believe these were made out of cans!
• After reading this, I want to incorporate vintage items into my garden.
• This copper foil Easter egg DIY is stunning!
• Yvonne offers tips and ideas for setting an Easter table.
• These DIY Easter eggs are amazing!
• Here are 11 vintage inspired Easter decor ideas.
• These are useful tips and tricks for arranging spring flowers.
• Finally, making this spring wreath is on my list of things to do.

Shopping with Friends

As usual, I got together with some of my blogging friends and we are sharing some of our favorite online finds.

Anna from Sky Lark House

Did you know, all my favorite finds are on LTK? Even those items I shared previously.

With temps reaching into the 50s and 60s, I realized my wardrobe needed a spring refresh. I am loving all things made by Quince. One of the biggest reasons is because I need a 28 inch inseam for pants. Many of their pants can be customized to certain inseam lengths. Here are some of my favorite online finds for this month.

• This pink sweater says spring but still keeps me warm on chilly days.
• I wear these pants to work because they are comfortable and affordable.
• I love this cropped cardigan because I can wear it over a t-shirt or tank top.
• These cropped pants are the perfect color for spring and summer.

Cindy from Reinvented Delaware

Cindy has a fabulous blog where she shows you how to refurbish furniture, repurpose thrifted items and gives you ideas for your home decor. She is taking a break this month and will return soon.

Lora from Lora Bloomquist

If you love vintage and antique items, Lora Bloomquist has some inspiration for you. Her blog is full of ideas for repurposing and reusing these items.

• This time of year calls for a wide variety of jackets! My favorites to have at the ready are a green fringed jean jacket (which comes in many other colors) and a classic yellow raincoat (which is needed today).
• April showers are a great excuse to bring out my collection of vintage umbrellas. I hang them in our entry for seasonal decor, but also to grab easily. I love all their unique details-bake light handles, floral and geometric fabrics. Sometimes I open them up and display them at the top of a tall piece of furniture. You can find a great assortment of vintage umbrellas HERE.
• It’s curbside junking season here, where I drive certain neighborhoods on specific days and find all kinds of great vintage goodies. In a couple of hours, I will amass a whole trailer-full of finds (that usually all need TLC;). On nice days, you’ll find me in the driveway scrubbing up my “new” finds. HERE is my list of Vintage Reviver’s Products to turn the trash into treasure;)
• After scrubbing for hours, my hands ache. THIS amazing lotion helps sore muscles and brings relief. I’ve been using it on my hands and sometimes my feet before I go to bed. It helps me sleep better, too (which is always a bonus).

Lynn from Living Large in a Small House

On her blog, Lynn shares all the things that make a house a home. She has DIYs, recipes, home decor ideas, gardening suggestions and more. Lynn will join us next month!

South House Designs

Diane from South House Designs has a wide array of DIYs and projects for your home. She also shares information about entertaining, recipes, and outdoor living. She is known for her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Here are Diane’s favorite finds.

My shopping may look a bit scattered to you. But truly it has a theme, a truly important theme — my favorite sources. Sources that offer great quality for the price AND support small businesses, artisans or giveback to those in need.

• For shoes, I love TOMS. They are fun, stylish and comfortable, but also prioritize sustainability, the environment and giveback from each purchase to children around the world. I have two new pairs of sneakers that I LOVE, this is my neutral pair to wear with just about anything and then this pair for when I need an added spark of fun. Both are sooo. comfortable and required zero break-in. (I wore the fun one for 14 hours the first day with no complaints). If I didn’t already have something similar, I definitely would have gotten these too.
• Who remembers Paint-by-Number? I loved the process, but never the results. Well, that has all changed. Check out this beginner friendly kit or this one that’s more advanced, or this one for a custom painting kit from your photo. See my whole curated collection here.
• Do you struggle with mixing florals for a wreath or arrangement? You don’t need to be a flower savant when you know Sheila at Twisted Twigs Decor. She offers sprays of stems in the most imaginative combinations. All you need to do add a few of her creations to a wreath or basket of greens for a new spring or summer accent everyone will be asking about. And her prices are amazing!
• As I look forward to planting season, I’m dreaming of perhaps tucking in a sweet fairy garden garden — must be the Grandma in me. I have curated the cutest of the cute from my favorite source, Etsy. Everything from precut doors and windows, to a rustic bench, adorable mushrooms and so much more.

In Closing . . .

Thank you for visiting Sky Lark House today! Wishing you and your family a lovely Easter.

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